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The angiotensin converting enzyme gene I/D polymorphism in Polish rowers.
International journal of sports medicine - 1 Aug 2009
Cieszczyk P, Krupecki K, Maciejewska A, Sawczuk M
Abstract excerpt
Angiotensin converting enzyme gene (ACE) is the most frequent investigated gene in the context of genetic conditioning of sports-predispositions. Product of this gene is a key-element in the renin-angiotensin system responsible for the regulation of blood pressure. In this study DNA polymorphism in the ACE gene was studied in Polish rowers in order to examine the hypothesis that ACE genotype is associated with...
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